How far is Flowery Branch, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Flowery Branch, GA to Marietta, GA is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.64 mi
00h 56m
Flight
39.2 mi
63.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.2 mi
Kilometers
63.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.64 mi
Kilometers
81.5 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Tue, May 12, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in Flowery Branch
Tue, May 12, 10:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flowery Branch
2026-05-12T20:09
Arrive Marietta
Tue, May 12, 9:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flowery Branch
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Norcross
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Flowery Branch
25.5 mi
00h 28m
To Marietta
25.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flowery Branch and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flowery Branch and Marietta.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    1067 ft · 52 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Phil Neikro Boulevard

    2857 ft · 57 sec · Phil Neikro Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Spout Springs Road

    989 ft · 20 sec · Spout Springs Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 985 South, US 23 South

    1189 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

    11.5 mi · 12 min · Lanier Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    2431 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flowery Branch and Marietta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
27.9 mi · 55%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12 mi · 24%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.77 mi · 9%
North Marietta Parkway
1.85 mi · 4%
I 75 North
1.21 mi · 2%
I 285 West Bypass
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

12 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
39.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norcross
00h 28m from Flowery Branch
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flowery Branch and Mostly Sunny near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flowery Branch to Marietta?

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Flowery Branch and 25.1 miles from Marietta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flowery Branch and Mostly Sunny near Marietta.

Stop Ideas Near Norcross

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norcross, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norcross.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

23 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

52 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flowery Branch and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 39.2 mi (63.09 km).

Flowery Branch

#1 Flowery Branch

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,778
Coordinates34.1851000, -83.9251800
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-83.925045, 34.185022)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.93 $15.86
Premium $4.78 $8.55 $17.11
Diesel $5.62 $10.07 $20.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Flowery Branch and Marietta. The current time is 20:09:21.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.